Recently, the relationship between IU and Lee Jong Suk has become the center of a media frenzy, with complicated and surprising developments. For a while, the couple had kept a low profile, leading to constant rumors that they had broken up, which left fans concerned. However, on the afternoon of April 22, 2026, the situation took an unexpected turn when Lee Jong Suk posted something on his personal social media that sparked fresh speculation. This development completely overturned previous assumptions and predictions about the couple’s relationship, which had been the subject of much debate.

The rumors that IU and Lee Jong Suk had separated had been circulating for some time, leading many to question the stability of their relationship. On April 22, Lee Jong Suk shared an image of a flower sculpture on his personal account—created using petals arranged on the ground—depicting an animal figure. The sculpture strongly resembled a bird, which many fans quickly recognized as similar to the Tweety bird in IU’s Instagram profile picture. To make matters even more interesting, the sculpture also featured a mole on the animal’s cheek, which fans immediately noticed was identical to the mole IU has on her own face. This connection led many to believe that Lee Jong Suk’s post was a hidden “lovestagram,” a subtle message to his girlfriend, IU, signaling that they were still very much together.

However, not all fans interpreted the post in the same way. Some speculated that Lee Jong Suk was actually creating a bird figure as a gift for his fandom, as his fan club’s mascot is a yellow duck with a mole beneath its eye. They argued that this post was not related to IU at all and instead was a gesture for his followers. This disagreement among fans fueled further uncertainty regarding the couple’s current relationship status, as there was still no definitive proof that they hadn’t broken up.

Despite the conflicting interpretations of Lee Jong Suk’s post, fans were still divided on whether the two stars had truly split up. The truth remained elusive, and many fans were left anxious about the couple’s future. To add fuel to the fire, rumors about their breakup had been circulating for months. Earlier in January 2026, IU had been questioned by a fan about her clothing choices and whether she and Lee Jong Suk had been wearing matching outfits. The fan referred to a photo where the two appeared to be wearing identical 62 million KRW shirts. IU, however, was quick to deny the claim, stating that they were wearing different clothes. Her blunt dismissal of the “couple outfit” rumor only intensified the rumors that the couple had separated after four years of dating.

Then, in April 2026, news outlets in China reported that IU and Lee Jong Suk had quietly broken up. Sources close to the couple were said to have confirmed the split, causing a stir on social media. However, there were still many fans who refused to believe this. They argued that these rumors lacked sufficient evidence to confirm that the relationship had ended, and they pointed out that IU and Lee Jong Suk had not made any official statements regarding the matter.

The speculation surrounding their breakup grew even more intense, with fans closely monitoring every move the couple made. Any public interaction, whether a photo or a post on social media, was scrutinized for signs that the two might still be together or that their relationship had come to an end. The media frenzy was further fueled by their apparent silence on the issue, as neither IU nor Lee Jong Suk had publicly addressed the breakup rumors. This only left fans with more questions and concerns.

IU and Lee Jong Suk had made their relationship public at the end of 2022. Prior to the breakup rumors, the couple had occasionally expressed their affection for each other through public gestures, such as sharing couple items or attending events together. For example, in March 2024, Lee Jong Suk was spotted attending IU’s concert in Seoul, showing his support for her. IU had also spoken about her boyfriend in interviews, mentioning how she often sought his advice during difficult times while filming. She had expressed her joy in sharing personal moments with him, including discussing their careers and offering each other support.

Despite these instances of public affection, the recent developments have cast a shadow over the couple’s relationship. Fans are still waiting for an official statement from IU and Lee Jong Suk to clarify their current status, but as of now, no concrete evidence has been provided to confirm whether they are still together or have indeed broken up. Until that happens, fans of the popular couple are left in a state of uncertainty, holding on to their hope that the two will continue their relationship despite the rumors swirling around them.